Tree Care Consulting Services

Understanding the safety and stability of your trees is critical. Our certified arborists are tree risk assessment qualified (TRAQ) and can perform comprehensive tree risk assessments that identify potential hazards before they lead to costly liabilities.

• Structural stability evaluations
   
• Storm damage and decay detection
   
• Risk mitigation recommendations
   
• Compliance with ANSI A300 and ISA Best Management Practices
   

Benefit: Proactive risk assessments protect people, property, and preserve tree value.

For large properties, HOAs, campuses, or municipalities, keeping track of trees is essential for smart planning. Arborology provides GPS-based tree inventories that map, document, and evaluate your entire tree population.

• Digital mapping of tree locations, species, and condition
   
• Prioritization of risk and maintenance needs
   
• Customized management plans with timelines and budgets
   
• Integration with software like Tree Plotter for easy access
   

Benefit: Inventories and management plans help you plan ahead, budget effectively, and manage trees as valuable assets.

Tree care is an investment, and mismanaged projects can waste time and money. Arborology offers tree management plans and professional oversight of tree work projects to ensure they are performed correctly and to industry standards.

• Development of short- and long-term tree care plans
   
• Soliciting and reviewing contractor bids
   
• Oversight of tree pruning, removals, or PHC treatments
   
• Verification of compliance with ANSI and ISA standards
   

Benefit: Save money and avoid poor-quality work with expert oversight from an independent consulting arborist.

Florida trees and palms face constant challenges from pests, fungi, bacteria, and nutrient deficiencies. Our consulting services help you understand what’s affecting your trees and how to address it.

• Identification of pest and disease issues
   
• Fertilization and nutrient management strategies
   
• Soil health and root care recommendations
   
• Long-term PHC program design
   

Benefit: Science-based recommendations give trees only what they need, saving clients money while improving health.

Buying a home in Florida often means inheriting trees and palms. Arborology offers pre-purchase tree inspections to identify risks, hidden defects, or costly maintenance issues before you close.

• On-site inspection of all trees and palms
   
• Risk evaluation for potential hazards
   
• Identification of diseases, pests, or nutrient issues
   
• Written summary for informed purchasing decisions
   

Benefit: Avoid unexpected expenses and protect your investment by knowing the true condition of trees before buying a property.

Planting the wrong tree—or a poor-quality one—can create decades of problems. Arborology offers procurement inspections to ensure that all trees and palms meet Florida Grades and Standards before installation.

• Nursery and supplier inspections prior to purchase
   
• Verification of species accuracy and quality
   
• Evaluation for defects such as poor structure, girdling roots, or pest issues
   
• Confirmation trees meet Florida Grades & Standards for quality
   

Benefit: Invest only in high-quality trees and palms that will thrive, reduce risk, and meet state standards.

Construction projects are one of the biggest threats to trees. Arborology works with developers, architects, and contractors to protect valuable trees during site work.

• Pre-construction tree surveys
   
• Protection zone specifications
   
• On-site monitoring during construction
   
• Post-construction recovery programs
   

Benefit: Protecting trees during construction saves money, maintains property value, and prevents unnecessary removals.

Tree-related disputes require clear, defensible opinions. Arborology provides expert witness services for attorneys, insurers, HOAs, and municipalities.

• Expert testimony for tree failures and liability cases
   
• Tree valuation and damage appraisals
   
• Standards of care evaluations
   
• Written reports and depositions
   

Benefit: Professional, unbiased testimony backed by decades of experience.

Trees are assets with measurable financial, environmental, and aesthetic value. Arborology provides formal tree appraisals based on industry standards.

• Appraisals for insurance and legal claims
   
• Valuation for property damage or trespass
   
• Replacement cost assessments
   
• Ecosystem service valuations
   

Benefit: Know the true value of your trees before making critical decisions.

Florida’s climate makes certain properties especially vulnerable to wildfires. Arborology has a Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualified Arborist on staff, trained to evaluate and reduce fire hazards in residential, commercial, and community settings.

• Assessment of trees, palms, and vegetation for fire risk
   
• Recommendations for defensible space and fuel load reduction
   
• Guidance on proper spacing, planting, and maintenance for fire resilience
   
• Coordination with HOAs, municipalities, and land managers for community-wide fire safety
   

Benefit: Reduce wildfire risk, protect structures, and create safer, more resilient properties with expert guidance from a credentialed wildfire consultant.

In Florida, many cities and counties require permits before trees can be removed. Navigating these regulations can be confusing and time-consuming for property owners, HOAs, and contractors. Arborology takes the guesswork out of the process by handling the permitting details for you.

• Guidance on local codes, ordinances, and exemptions
   
• Preparation of required documentation, reports, and tree evaluations
   
• Liaison with city and county officials to streamline approvals
   
• Ensuring compliance with all state and municipal regulations
   

Benefit: Save time, avoid fines, and ensure removals are done legally and responsibly.

Pruning is one of the most common—and most misunderstood—tree care practices. Done incorrectly, it can shorten a tree’s life, increase risk, and create ongoing problems. At Arborology, we design Prescription Pruning Programs tailored to your trees’ specific needs, ensuring they are cared for properly.

Our team includes a Prescription Pruning Qualified (PPQ) Arborist, trained to create pruning plans that follow ANSI A300 Standards and ISA Best Management Practices.

• Development of species-specific pruning prescriptions
   
• Customized programs for HOAs, golf courses, municipalities, and estates
   
• Oversight of contractors to ensure proper execution of pruning work
   
• Focus on long-term health, structure, and safety—not just appearance
   

Benefit: Trees receive only the pruning they need, performed to the highest professional standards, ensuring health, safety, and cost savings over time.